AUBURN — The City Council will get a jump on its 2014 projects at a workshop Thursday. Mayor Jonathan LaBonte said the bulk of the meeting will be devoted to council goals for the coming year. “We have a lot going on, and I think we can lose track of things because we don’t update […]
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Heart walk names chairmen, seeks committee members
LEWISTON — The 16th annual Central Maine Heart Walk will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14, in Lewiston/Auburn, with a satellite walk scheduled in Rumford on the same day. The walk is a fundraiser and educational event to support the American Heart Association. Last year, this event raised more than $115,000 to support the AHA’s […]
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Briefs from Androscoggin County
Look Good, Feel Better LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will offer a free appearance improvement workshop for cancer patients and survivors. “Look Good, Feel Better” will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St. The American Cancer Society program helps […]
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Fast-moving heavy snow blankets area
With ice still coating trees and power lines, a wet, heavy accumulation may be the last thing beleaguered line workers need. As of Sunday evening, CMP was reporting 725 customers without power. Bangor Hydro was reporting 683; with many of those the cause was listed as “under investigation.” In an Associated Press story, Bangor Hydro […]
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The killing of Romeo Parent
AUBURN — Nothing about the slaying of Romeo Parent was simple. In early April, police began to hear rumblings that harm may have come to the 20-year-old Lewiston man. For days, they searched, following up leads and questioning potential witnesses. On April 12, a Maine State Police diver descended into the frigid waters of Jug […]
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Auburn woman inundated with offers to help scatter son’s ashes
AUBURN — After sharing her story of guilt and loss following the suicide of her oldest son, Hallie Twomey has been inundated with offers. “I am honored to be able to help in Scattering CJ next week while I’m in Phoenix.” “I live in Poole, Dorset, in the UK. It’s a beautiful seaside town situated […]
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Downtown fire victim moving on
AUBURN — It took four months to find a new home after a catastrophic fire in April leveled three downtown Lewiston buildings, including Jessica Ramsey‘s Blake Street apartment. The long wait followed a disappointing discovery: A crib and other generous donations set aside at the YWCA for Ramsey’s baby, just five days old when the […]
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Benjamin Demers completes basic training
GREAT LAKES, Ill. — Navy Seaman Benjamin A. Demers, son of Laurent P. Demers and Penny J. Douphinett, both of Auburn, Maine, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command. During the eight-week program, Demers completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, […]
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Bank employees participated in Auburn Fire Department’s Truckload of Christmas 5k
AUBURN — Mechanics Savings Bank is a long-time supporter of the local fire departments and the charities they support. On Dec. 8, a team of employees donned green and red tutus and candy cane-striped socks to partake in the Auburn Fire Department’s Truckload of Christmas 5k. “This was a great way to meet my personal […]
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Veterans place wreaths at local cemeteries
AUBURN — Officers of the American Legion William J. Rogers Post 153 and Veterans of Foreign War Capt. Frank W. Hulett Post 1603 placed Wreaths of Enduring Memory on all veterans graves at Auburn Plains Cemetery on Route 4, also known as North Plains Burying Ground, Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Plains Cemetery and Poverty Corner Cemetery. […]